Acquisitions Associate

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Job description

A&E Real Estate

A&E is an entrepreneurial, privately-owned, vertically-integrated real estate investment and management firm with preeminent property management, asset management, and construction capabilities. A&E deploys the capital of leading US institutions, endowments, pension plans, and family offices, creating value in New York City neighborhoods often ignored by the market, while providing quality homes and attractive risk-adjusted returns.

The company was founded in 2011 with the simple philosophy that we and our residents have a mutual long-term interest in preserving multifamily residential buildings as high-quality, well-maintained housing assets throughout New York City's strong neighborhoods.

The company is currently evaluating investment opportunities across all real estate asset classes in New York City as well as other domestic urban markets.

The ideal candidate for this position will enjoy fast-paced work, have a deep understanding of financial modeling, and demonstrate a familiarity with real estate operations and financing. Candidates that have a passion for real estate, an entrepreneurial mindset, and strong work ethic will have the potential to become part of a growing company.

Job Description

• The Acquisitions Associate assists the Head of Investments as needed with financial analysis and site visits related to acquisitions and dispositions of all property types.
• Sources new transactions by building strong relationships with owners and brokers in the NYC real estate industry.
• Prepares investment committee materials, including detailed underwriting analysis, market research, business plan, and ad hoc analyses as required.
• Conducts property-level due diligence.
• Assists with the sourcing of debt financing for acquisitions during the contract period.
• Works with property management, leasing, asset management, and construction to transition the properties prior to closing.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis or other quantitative role.
• Strong quantitative, financial analysis and modeling, MS Excel skills.
• Exceptional time management and prioritization skills are also required to succeed in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with significant responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work well in groups but also independently to manage and own tasks.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree.